Rugged mobile in the waste management sector
12 July 2018
Designed to withstand
the unpredictability of demanding outdoor working environments, rugged mobile solutions
are ideal for the waste management industry. Yet, rugged mobile systems have
benefits for waste management that extend far beyond simple suitability; the
right hardware can help to optimise operational performance and efficiency, cut
costs and provide invaluable business insight.
The right tools for the job
Dirt, dust, knocks and
drops from height, not to mention exposure to the elements – waste management
in the field is no place for the average mobile device. With waterproof,
shock-tested outer casings, the ability to withstand extremes of temperature
and humidity, excellent battery life and high-powered audio that can be heard
clearly even in noisy environments, rugged mobile enables waste management
teams to rely on enterprise-ready technology wherever they are. That’s not to
say these devices are unwieldy or awkward to use; many rugged mobile solutions
are built with a robustness that belies their ergonomic design.
Rugged mobile
computers, hand held terminals and tablets and truck-mounted systems allow your
teams to stay continually connected to a business network, giving them a convenient
and dependable method through which to record progress. While a simple
interface facilitates quick and easy use for your teams on the move, real-time
field service data, such as vehicle location and progress on schedule, can be fed
back to a central hub and integrated with other applications.
At the front line of waste management
With data-driven
workflows accessible at the tap of a reinforced yet responsive touchscreen,
rugged mobile solutions can boost the operational efficiency of your front line
teams no end. Tough truck-mounted tablets unlock for mobile work yet won’t
budge when locked in place, however rough the ride.
Staying in touch with
your teams is easy thanks to secure 3G or 4G connectivity. Instantly send
through live progress and route updates to ensure unexpected hitches don’t slow
things down, and receive status reports, schedule change requests, hi-res
imagery and data capture as it happens. Your business achieves optimum
productivity levels where it matters most, keeping mileage, vehicle maintenance
and personnel costs down.
Daily working reports
also ensure your waste management company builds up a data trail that verifies
local and national legal compliance, which can be instantly accessed via the
central system.
A new level of actionable business
data
As each cycle your
waste management team makes is logged and recorded through their rugged mobile
devices, an invaluable business picture emerges. Bottlenecks and pressure
points can be identified, workflows refined and ideas for improved operational
processes trialled, continually driving your business towards more effective
and economical performance.
Our comprehensive
range of rugged mobile solutions is well-suited to the unique needs of the
waste management industry. With devices from leading brands, independent advice,
and an expert consultative service, we can help you find the best rugged mobile
hardware for your business. Our specialist teams can also assist with
implementation, configuration and training, while our ongoing UK-based customer
support service ensures you can always get the best from your rugged mobile
solutions. Get in touch with us today to learn more.